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PUBLIC FACILITIES
HKIA Three-Runway System
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) witnessed continued traffic growth in
2015 with all three traffic categories setting new annual records. During the
year, HKIA welcomed 68.5 million passengers and handled 406,020 flight
movements, representing annual growth of 8.1% and 3.8% respectively. Cargo
throughput reached a record of 4.38 million tonnes. To meet future air traffic
growth and maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international aviation
hub, the Airport Authority (AA) has commenced construction of the three-
runway system (3RS).
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